The Lions have revealed the signing of Junior Springbok star Batho Hlekani from the Sharks.
Hosts Griquas held off a spirited effort from the Boland Cavaliers to emerge 48-39 victors at sun-baked Suzuki Stadium in Kimberly on Sunday.
The Lions and the Bulls completed comprehensive victories against Western Province and the Sharks, respectively, in Currie Cup action played on Saturday.
Scrumhalf Jandre Nel scored four tries as the Cheetahs claimed their first Currie Cup win with a 42-25 victory over the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
The Sharks are bringing Currie Cup rugby directly to their supporters this season, with two of their pool matches set to be hosted in KwaZulu-Natal communities outside their traditional home base.
Junior Springbok superstar Batho Hlekani looks set to be at the centre of contract negotiations between the Sharks and the Lions.